Hanover, Germany – The long-running CEBIT computer show in Hannover, Germany, has been canceled after 32 years. The decision was made by Deutsche Messe, the organizer of the event.

CEBIT was one of the world's largest trade fairs for information and communication technology. It was held annually in Hannover and attracted over 200,000 visitors from around the world. The show featured a wide range of products and services, from hardware to software to telecommunications.

In recent years, CEBIT has been facing increasing competition from other tech shows, such as CES in Las Vegas and IFA in Berlin. Attendance at CEBIT has been declining in recent years, and Deutsche Messe said that it could no longer justify the cost of running the show.

"We have made the difficult decision to discontinue CEBIT," said Wolfram von Fritsch, CEO of Deutsche Messe. "The trade fair industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and we must adapt to these changes."

Deutsche Messe said that it will focus on other events, such as Hannover Messe, which is the world's largest industrial trade fair. The company will also invest in new digital platforms to reach a wider audience.

The cancellation of CEBIT is a blow to the city of Hannover, which has hosted the show since its inception in 1986. The show generated millions of euros in revenue for the city each year, and it supported thousands of jobs.

"We understand the disappointment that this decision will cause," said von Fritsch. "However, we believe that it is the right decision for the future of our company and the trade fair industry as a whole."